BILL TO FUND KEY HEALTH, WORKFORCE, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MAINE SIGNED INTO LAW

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, secured significant funding and legislative language for Maine in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill, which passed the Senate last week and was approved by the House of Representatives this afternoon, has been signed into law.

"To address Maine's shortage of health care professionals, we must invest in workforce development programs, provide support for students in lower-income communities seeking higher education, and increase access to affordable child care," said Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriati...